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The Resilience of Hope
Summary:
Death brings a moment of revelation that redefines more than a friendship. Certain bonds are not meant to be broken. Sometimes hope conquers all. And what Jim and Spock can accomplish together will change more than one universe.
Dedication:
1. This one’s for you, Dad. Thank you for introducing me to Star Trek all those (by now ~gasp~ thirty-three) years ago. I know this is exploring strange new worlds, but I hope you enjoy it.
2. This is also for S. who was Kirk to my Spock whenever we played “Star Trek” pretend as little kids.
3. Last but not least, this is for everyone who ever wanted to stow away on a starship.
Much love,
Juno
- Chapter 1: And Death Shall Have No Dominion
- Chapter 2: An Aching Kind Of Growing
- Chapter 3: Some Of Us Forever
- Chapter 4: And Dreams Were Time Limitless
- Chapter 5: The Univers In Us
- Chapter 6: That Raggedy Madness, Our Actual Night
- Chapter 7: A New, More Fractured Light
- Chapter 8: Hell Is Only A Poor Synonym
- Chapter 9: Pain Your Closest Friend
- Chapter 10: Dream Of Ecstasies, Sleep With Fears
- Chapter 11: Safe In Our Own Paradise
- Chapter 12: Opposite States In Harmony
- Chapter 13: Because It Is Bitter, And Because It Is My Heart
- Chapter 14: When You Fall, You Fly
- Chapter 15: To Recreate One Another
- Chapter 16: We Are Star-Met
- Chapter 17: I Carry Your Heart
- Chapter 18: Scars Like Medals
- Chapter 19: Words Can Wound, And Wounds Can Heal
- Chapter 20: Without Distance Closeness Cannot Cure
- Chapter 21: Stars Paint This Story, Cover Our Eyes With Mercy
- Chapter 22: Regret All The Flaws
- Chapter 23: The Ecstasy Of Chaos
Last but not least: Many, many, many thanks to my alpha and beta reader, Star Trek advisor-in-chief, and best friend ever, Aranel Took, to Shefa for sharing psychological insights and expertise, and to Obsidianjg, my first-ever beta reader from way back in 2004, who has kindly agreed to wrestle yet another of my monsters into submission. All remaining mistakes are mine, and I can only ask readers to be gentle with me.
The story is completely outlined, and at this point I’m a few chapters ahead. I’m going to try and post a new chapter at least each Friday. Enjoy & please let me know what you think about it!